Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China in May
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
168mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May168mm average rain
May is wetter than Hangzhou's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Hangzhou's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May20°C average sea
May is close to Hangzhou's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May50 weather score
May sits close to Hangzhou's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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